Kensington Palace was said to be in a rush to release a video in which Kate Middleton discusses her cancer diagnosis, following leaked information about her health condition.

According to insiders, the palace wanted to get ahead of the news after an unknown person found out about Middleton’s diagnosis. It is unclear whether the leak came from the London Clinic, where the princess had abdominal surgery in January, or from another source.

In the emotional video, Middleton reveals that she has been diagnosed with cancer after months of speculation and wild conspiracy theories about her whereabouts. She explains that she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and that the diagnosis came as a “huge shock” to both herself and her husband, Prince William.

The princess had initially undergone surgery in January, believing her condition to be non-cancerous, but tests after the operation revealed the presence of cancer. Her medical team advised her to undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and she is currently in the early stages of treatment.

Middleton and Prince William wanted to keep her condition private initially so that their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, could understand and process the news before it became public. Middleton acknowledges that it has taken time for her to recover from major surgery and to explain everything to their children in a way that they can comprehend, but reassures them that she will be okay.

Prior to Middleton’s public announcement, there were reports of a security breach involving her medical records at the London Clinic. The royal family was alerted about the breach and a full investigation was initiated.

Following the video release, Middleton and Prince William took a break at their vacation home in Norfolk to celebrate Easter privately with their children. They opted not to attend the annual Easter service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.